HOW

IT WORKS

Until the 19th century and into the early 20th century heavy machines were drawn under human or animal power. With the advent of portable steam- powered engines the drawn machine precursors were reconfigured with the new engines, such as the combine harvester.

The design of a core tractor evolved around the new steam power source into a new machine core traction engine, that can be configured as the steam tractor and the steamroller.

During the 20th century, internal-combustion engines became the major power source of heavy equipment. Kerosene and ethanol engines were used, but today diesel engines are dominant. Mechanical transmission was in many cases replaced by hydraulic machinery.

The early 20th century also saw new electric-powered machines such as the forklift. Caterpillar Inc. The first mass-produced heavy machine was the Fordson tractor in 1917.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Exhibition Opeing Night + Concert
by Philippe Molina

Norbert Foster Opera House

28.01

17:00-22:00

Date

Name

Place

117, Norbert Foster St.

Joseph Lewis Lecture on Ship Maintenance Tech

Carling Library
Lecture Hall

05.02

12:00-16:00

Date

Name

Place

20, Hixson Ave.

Gregory Vepryk Heavy Mahinery Photo Exhibition

City Hall Lobby

11.02

13:00-17:00

Date

Name

Place

2, Nelson City Central Square